Quote by Frank Herbert

If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master. The wise despot, therefore, maintains among his subjects a popular sense that they are helpless and ineffectual.

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Summary

This quote highlights the danger of perceiving oneself as powerless and incapable of making a difference. It suggests that such a belief can lead individuals to accept and even embrace a despotic government that imposes control over them. The quote further posits that wise despots purposely cultivate the idea of helplessness among their subjects to ensure their continued obedience and dependence. In essence, it serves as a cautionary reminder to individuals of the importance of acknowledging their own agency and resisting any inclination towards subservience.

By Frank Herbert

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